Halcyon Phase One Nearing Completion With Targeted Summer Opening

CUMMING, Ga. — RocaPoint Partners’ vision for a connected development weaving together nature and neighbors in Forsyth County is beginning to come to fruition. With the exterior construction of Halcyon, Forsyth County's newest mixed-use village, nearing completion and tenants overseeing the build out of their individual spaces, project partners are targeting a summer opening for the $370-million, 135-acre mixed-use village located at Exit 12 off Ga. 400.

The $370-million, 135-acre community weaves together nature, design and leisure into one place, with more than 50 acres of greenspace and access to the Big Creek Greenway.

The construction of Halcyon’s first phase, including a 160,000-square-foot retail village, 38,000-square-foot luxury dine-in cinema and Market Hall has exceeded 80 percent of completion. As of March, more than 660,000 bricks were laid, more than 8,000 cubic yards of concrete was poured, and more than 1,500 light fixtures were installed across the development.

In late April, the first Valley Forge Elm trees were planted in the future heart of the property: the green space adjacent to Market Hall with chef-driven concepts and a mix of food and beverage offerings. Once mature, the trees will provide a canopy of shade and create a place for residents and guests to dine outdoors, find pause with four-legged friends or simply enjoy the public space. Hardscaping, including sidewalks, paths and other signage, are currently being implemented into the project. Halcyon’s developers are also extending and connecting to the Big Creek Greenway with a pedestrian bridge, which is now 70 percent completed and expected to open to the public by the end of the month, and a more-welcoming trailhead.

“As we reach a point in the development of Halcyon where the construction, landscaping and overall progress intertwine, we are looking forward to the completion of the first phase,” said Ryan Rogusky, senior project manager of Winter Construction. “It is easy to imagine how strong the trees will look in one year, five years or 10 years from now, and how Halcyon’s ties to the surrounding community will strengthen along with them.”

Retail leasing activity for the project, handled by JLL, also remains strong. Recently announced retailers slated to open at the mixed-use village include national dog daycare provider Dogtopia, Texas-based Diesel Barbershop, local group Optima Eye Care and local, award-winning bakery It’s a Sweet Life.

In addition to the carefully curated mix of restaurants and retailers opening at Halcyon, Edward Andrews Homes, Monte Hewitt Homes and Greystar will bring a mix of 665 single-family homes, town homes and apartment homes to the development. After recently opening the interest list for prospective residents, Edward Andrews Homes received an overwhelmingly strong response with 700 members and growing. Located on the retail village side of the project, Monte Hewitt Homes has begun vertical construction of the model homes.

“With the steady leasing activity, residential interest and progress on-site, we are excited to see the ongoing support from Forsyth County as we bring this development to life,” said Phil Mays, principal at RocaPoint Partners. “Once complete, Halcyon will be a place that not only locals and visitors can enjoy, but it will also represent the best of the new generation of mixed-use developments.”

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